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  • How to Make Your Own “Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes

    July 6, 2015

    Last week I shared with you our “Mistress Firebrand” shoes, a pair of “Georgiana” dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace, and petersham…

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  • “Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!

    June 24, 2015

    My hasn’t it been a long time since we’ve done a giveaway! This time we’ve teamed up with Donna Thorland, esteemed author of Mistress Firebrand, a tale of an American actress caught…

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  • Playing With Sailors at l’Hermione, and more Williamsburg Shenanigans

    June 23, 2015

    Lauren M, Adam the Sailor, and me at l’Hermione a second day After our initial visit to The Hermione, we returned a second day at Adam’s request, to pose for a few…

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  • A Visit to l’Hermione at Yorktown

    June 17, 2015

    The third day in Williamsburg we actually spent in Yorktown, on account of the tall ship l’Hermione having put in there the night before, and it being an event not to be…

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  • In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg

    June 15, 2015

    Day two in Colonial Williamsburg – it was pouring down rain all day. This post will probably ruffle some feathers, but I feel compelled to report on my experience concerning faux silk…

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  • The Midnight Chemise a la Reine in Colonial Williamsburg

    June 13, 2015

    I have gobs and gobs of photos to show you, and stories to tell, from my recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Where do I start? How shall I structure these posts!? Eeek! How…

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  • The Versatile 18th Century Market Hat

    June 5, 2015

    On my trip to Colonial Williamsburg this week, I decided to be bold and attempt to underpack. The idea of wearing a different or new dress every day is a modern one,…

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  • The Midnight Chemise a la Reine – Done!

    June 1, 2015

    Well that was quick. This gown definitely holds the title of quickest full dress project I’ve ever completed. And I’m *so glad* I undertook it! To recap, the gown is one huge…

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  • The Midnight Chemise a la Reine

    May 27, 2015

    As happens with all big costume events or trips, it gets to be about a week out and I decide I *NEED* such-and-such new gown, and that surely it will be quick…

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  • 18th Century BigAss Caps

    May 22, 2015

    …one final push for Williamsburg! With The Creature wrapping up (and boy does that feel good!), I have just enough time and plenty of organza left to make a BigAss Cap. And…

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  • Progress on Le Polonaise AKA The Creature

    May 20, 2015

    Trimming the bodice – the left side was done with the roll hem foot and it really “ate” the fabric – the right with a different method. I will need to remove…

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  • 1770s Polonaise – Progress, but Slowly!

    April 28, 2015

    1770s Polonaise – the skirts are drawn up with cords, to create the three partition effect the gown is named for Work on this crazy froofy dress comes in spurts, but now…

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  • Review: Heirloom Haircare 18th Century Rouge

    April 22, 2015

    I’ve wanted to share this epic 18th century rouge with you for ages, but I haven’t played Georgian dress-up in such a long time!  However, last week’s photo shoot presented the perfect…

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  • The 1785 Pierrot Jacket – Finished!

    April 20, 2015

    Last week I wore my new 1785 Pierrot jacket in our most recent photo shoot for Dunmore 18th century shoes. I’m proud of this outfit for several reasons, not least of all…

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  • Shoes of the Revolution – More About “Dunmore” 1770s Shoes

    April 16, 2015

    As most of you know, yesterday we opened for pre-order our latest 18th century shoes, “Dunmore,” named for Lady Dunmore, and developed with and for Colonial Williamsburg. “Dunmore” has been a year…

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  • Spring Cleaning Sale & “Dunmore” Pre-Order Now Open!

    April 15, 2015

    Today’s the day, ladies! It’s time to make space for all the great new stuff coming, so we’ve put all kinds of things on sale in our annual… Spring Cleaning Sale! Antoinette…

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  • 1770s Powerpuff Polonaise Progress

    April 10, 2015

    I’ve been working little by little on the pink polonaise I started last weekend. It’s been incredibly tricky to figure out, but it appears to be working. I re-fit the side pleats…

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  • New Project: 1770s Powerpuff Polonaise

    April 1, 2015

    I have terrible Costume A-D-D right now. I want to make ALL the 18th century things! It’s good to be inspired, though! I have a trip to Colonial Williamsburg coming up in…

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  • 1780 Robe Retroussee – My Tribute to Avi

    March 26, 2015

    I have always been in love with this 1780s French gown from the Met, one for being a gorgeous gown, but because of the way the photograph was styled with the little…

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  • 1785 Williamsburg Chintz Pierrot – Progress at Last!

    March 23, 2015

    I’ve been so diligently digging into the UFO pile, finishing things left and right, so I decided to pick up this little chintz jacket I started ages ago. Here’s the photo from…

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